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Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, on Thursday released a statement in response to an announcement by Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta that the Department of Defense’ assignment policy changes regarding women in combat will be implemented May 14.

“Today, Congress and leaders of the Department of Defense came together to find the best way forward on this ongoing challenge of creating a zero-tolerance policy in the military when it comes to sexual assault,” said Sanchez. “I’m pleased with the progress we have made over the past several years…